B2 adjective Neutral

anonymous

/əˈnɒnɪməs/

Describes a person not identified by name, or a creative work where the author's identity is withheld or unknown. It is frequently used in contexts involving privacy, security, or when someone wishes to avoid public recognition.

Beispiele

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1

I received an anonymous letter in the mail today with no return address.

I received an anonymous letter in the mail today with no return address.

2

The whistle-blower provided an anonymous tip regarding the company's illegal activities.

The whistle-blower provided an anonymous tip regarding the company's illegal activities.

3

Someone left a coffee on my desk, but they wanted to stay anonymous.

Someone left a coffee on my desk, but they wanted to stay anonymous.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
anonymity
Verb
anonymize
Adverb
anonymously
Adjektiv
anonymous
Verwandt
anonymization
💡

Merkhilfe

Think of 'A-Non-Name': 'A' (without) + 'Non' (no) + 'Name' (nym). It literally means having no name.

Schnelles Quiz

The witness provided an ____ tip to the police to help solve the case without revealing their identity.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: anonymous

Beispiele

1

I received an anonymous letter in the mail today with no return address.

everyday

I received an anonymous letter in the mail today with no return address.

2

The whistle-blower provided an anonymous tip regarding the company's illegal activities.

formal

The whistle-blower provided an anonymous tip regarding the company's illegal activities.

3

Someone left a coffee on my desk, but they wanted to stay anonymous.

informal

Someone left a coffee on my desk, but they wanted to stay anonymous.

4

Participants in the study completed an anonymous questionnaire to ensure their privacy was protected.

academic

Participants in the study completed an anonymous questionnaire to ensure their privacy was protected.

5

An anonymous donor contributed one million dollars to the university's scholarship fund.

business

An anonymous donor contributed one million dollars to the university's scholarship fund.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
anonymity
Verb
anonymize
Adverb
anonymously
Adjektiv
anonymous
Verwandt
anonymization

Häufige Kollokationen

anonymous source anonymous source
remain anonymous remain anonymous
anonymous donation anonymous donation
anonymous tip anonymous tip
strictly anonymous strictly anonymous

Häufige Phrasen

anonymous tip-off

anonymous tip-off

anonymous feedback

anonymous feedback

choose to remain anonymous

choose to remain anonymous

Wird oft verwechselt mit

anonymous vs unanimous

Unanimous means everyone is in complete agreement, whereas anonymous means the identity is unknown.

📝

Nutzungshinweise

Use this word when you want to highlight that a person's name is not being shared, whether by choice or because it is unknown. It is common in journalism, law, and online interactions.

⚠️

Häufige Fehler

Learners often confuse the pronunciation and spelling with 'unanimous'. Remember that 'an-on' refers to 'no name'.

💡

Merkhilfe

Think of 'A-Non-Name': 'A' (without) + 'Non' (no) + 'Name' (nym). It literally means having no name.

📖

Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek 'anonymos', combining 'an-' (without) and 'onyma' (name).

Grammatikmuster

Used before a noun (an anonymous caller) Used after a linking verb (He wished to remain anonymous)
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Kultureller Kontext

In internet culture, 'Anonymous' is also the name of a well-known decentralized international activist and hacktivist collective.

Schnelles Quiz

The witness provided an ____ tip to the police to help solve the case without revealing their identity.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: anonymous

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